Donegal Fiddles: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

Donegal Fiddles: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Donegal Fiddles: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-35905S
Price: 6.00 USD
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Traditional / arr. Tim McCarrick

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-35905S

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This one is the real thing! These two Irish reels, "The Boys of Malin" and "The Gravel Walks" from County Donegal, are brisk and straight-ahead. All the players get fantastic parts, from the basses imitating the Irish hand drum, to cello and viola features in the first tune, to the violins playing in unison or octaves, racing to the end. This arrangement also offers the option of playing the tunes separately. It's the perfect opener or encore!

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Series: Belwin Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081414713

SKU: 00-35905S

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About the Arranger: Tim McCarrick

Tim McCarrick has built a reputation for arranging traditional music in ways that honor the source material while making it accessible to young ensembles. His work with folk repertoire shows a deep understanding of both the cultural context and the pedagogical needs of developing musicians.

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Why we love this

McCarrick distributes the musical spotlight across the entire ensemble without losing the driving energy of authentic Irish reels. String players at this level rarely get parts this genuinely fun to play, and conductors appreciate how cleanly the arrangement moves from tune to tune while maintaining folk authenticity.

What to expect

Straight-ahead Irish energy from the opening reel through to the finish. The rhythmic pulse feels almost percussive, with the bass line creating that hand-drum foundation while violins weave and race. It's joyful without being cutesy, and energetic without demanding virtuosity.

Who it's for

String orchestra conductors working with Grade 2.5 ensembles who want to program authentic folk material that challenges each section without requiring advanced technique. This score works equally well for directors building confidence in younger orchestras or for teachers looking to diversify beyond standard classical repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the tempo steady and brisk; Irish reels thrive on rhythmic momentum rather than rubato. The bass line imitating the bodhran is your metronome.
Balance the viola and cello features in the first tune so they sit above the violin foundation. These moments deserve clarity.
Lock the unison and octave passages in the violins through careful bowing prep. Mark bow divisions clearly before rehearsal.
Use the option to perform the tunes separately if your concert structure calls for it, or sequence them back-to-back for maximum energy.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to set a lively tone, or use it as an encore when you need something that delights audiences and sends them out smiling. The two-reel structure also works well in educational contexts where you want to show students how arrangers can link related folk pieces into a single compelling arc.